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Tissue substitutes in experimental radiation physics.

D R White

    Medical Physics
    |November 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This review traces the historical development of tissue substitute materials from the early 1900s, detailing their properties and applications in radiation research. It provides recommendations for materials with useful simulation characteristics and outlines future research directions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Medical Physics
    • Radiation Dosimetry

    Background:

    • Tissue substitute materials are crucial for accurate radiation dosimetry and phantom studies.
    • Understanding their historical development is key to appreciating current capabilities and limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a comprehensive review of tissue substitute materials.
    • To trace their historical development and outline future research directions.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical review of tissue substitute materials development.
    • Tabulation of constituents, elemental compositions, specific gravities, and interaction characteristics for 64 materials.
    • Description of formulation and manufacturing procedures.

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    Main Results:

    • Detailed data on 64 tissue substitute materials, including their physical and interaction properties.
    • Recommendations for materials with effective radiation simulation properties.
    • Insights into formulation and manufacturing processes.

    Conclusions:

    • The review provides a valuable resource for researchers in radiation physics and medical imaging.
    • Identified materials and future research directions can advance the field of phantom development and radiation dosimetry.